National Historic Landmark

Croton Aqueduct, Old

Yonkers and, Westchester County, New York
Listed
December 2, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001324

About this property

The Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed as part of the New York City water supply system between 1837 and 1842. The aqueducts, which were among the first in the United States, carried water by gravity 41 miles (66 km) from the Croton River in Westchester County to reservoirs in Manhattan. It was built because local water resources had become polluted and inadequate for the growing population of New York City. Although the aqueduct was largely superseded by the New Croton Aqueduct, which was built in 1885-1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct remained in service until 1955.

Location

Yonkers and, Westchester County, New York
41.06430, -73.86906

Categories

COMMERCEHEALTH/MEDICINEENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Battle of White Plains Oct 28 1776
1776Revolutionary War
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When was Croton Aqueduct, Old listed on the National Register?

Croton Aqueduct, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Croton Aqueduct, Old?

Croton Aqueduct, Old is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Yes. Croton Aqueduct, Old has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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